Parul Kulshrestha covers Rajasthan for The Indian Express. She is a lawyer turned journalist who has reported on various subjects, including education, environment, gender issues, nomadic tribes and politics -- both for mainstream publications and as an independent journalist.
February 12, 2025 21:42 IST
TSP areas in Rajasthan include eight districts of which Dungarpur Banswara and Pratapgarh are dominated by tribals while Udaipur, Sirohi, Rajsamand, Pali and Chittorgarh have a sizable tribal population.
Wed, Feb 12, 2025February 11, 2025 19:56 IST
The video, posted on Monday, was widely shared on social media, with many criticising the police for allegedly giving an escort to the YouTuber. Rajasthan Police rejected the claims.
Wed, Feb 12, 2025February 11, 2025 07:30 IST
In the video that surfaced last week, Meena is purportedly heard saying: "I was hoping that things would change and that when we come to power, we will crack down on the corrupt"
Tue, Feb 11, 2025February 07, 2025 19:18 IST
On its part, the Rajasthan government has rejected the allegations as “baseless”.
Fri, Feb 07, 2025February 06, 2025 22:04 IST
While 7 victims were from Badliyaas village of Bhilwara district, one hailed from Mukundpuriya village in the same district.
Thu, Feb 06, 2025February 06, 2025 07:05 IST
The BJP government had in December dissolved nine districts and three new divisions formed by the previous Gehlot government
Thu, Feb 06, 2025January 25, 2025 20:48 IST
A court in Ajmer on November 27, 2024, had admitted a petition filed by Gupta asking for a survey of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the shrine of the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, claiming that there was evidence for the existence of an ancient temple to Lord Shiva at the site.
Sat, Jan 25, 2025January 23, 2025 07:41 IST
State BJP's OBC face Madan Rathore is expected to be named its president for a second term as he assumed the post only in July 2024 and has “good equations” with CM Sharma and party leadership
Thu, Jan 23, 2025January 17, 2025 20:13 IST
Kota student suicides: Preliminary investigations suggest that the student was good in his studies and had regularly attended his coaching classes, a police officer said.
Fri, Jan 17, 2025January 17, 2025 07:05 IST
Her family members alleged that since the marriage, her in-laws had been harassing her for more dowry.
Fri, Jan 17, 2025January 13, 2025 07:45 IST
Police said the accused, fireman Vijay Sharma (25) and driver Rahul Yadav (23), used to set factories on fire and steal diesel from fire tenders during their trips to extinguish the fire and sell it in the market for profit.
Mon, Jan 13, 2025January 12, 2025 18:36 IST
According to kite makers and traders, although business has picked up post-pandemic, the rising cost of raw materials and labour prices have meant that Jaipur’s traditional kite makers in Handipura are now calling it quits.
Sun, Jan 12, 2025January 08, 2025 19:47 IST
It was during a routine maintenance activity that officials of the IOC realised there could be a leak.
Thu, Jan 09, 2025January 07, 2025 07:37 IST
On Sunday, the Jaipur Police arrested 14 people on allegations of irregularities at the central government recruitment exam following raids at various examination centres.
Tue, Jan 07, 2025January 05, 2025 07:16 IST
In its 96-page report submitted to the state’s Bhajan Lal Sharma BJP government in September, Rajasthan Police’s SOG flags several ‘irregularities’. This comes at a time when the state government has decided to suspend 11 trainee sub-inspectors previously arrested in the paper leak case.
Sun, Jan 05, 2025January 03, 2025 12:14 IST
According to police, the vehicle was allegedly being driven by the 14-year-old son of a policeman. While he was picked up by the police, three other youths allegedly travelling in the car escaped.
Fri, Jan 03, 2025January 01, 2025 20:00 IST
The child, who was pulled out in an unconscious condition, was declared dead after she was taken to a local hospital. This comes after five failed attempts to pull her out, with rain and inclement weather further delaying the process.
Thu, Jan 02, 2025December 31, 2024 07:03 IST
The high-pressure jet of water triggered panic among the locals, prompting local authorities to evacuate the area. Footage of the water gushing from the earth quickly gained traction on social media.
Tue, Dec 31, 2024December 26, 2024 06:57 IST
The incident occurred after a truck collided with an LPG tanker causing a massive explosion and fire. Five people are still stated to be in a critical condition.
Thu, Dec 26, 2024December 24, 2024 07:30 IST
Yadav, who currently lives in a rented house provided by the company to those displaced from the area, told The Indian Express, “I asked for Rs 6 crore compensation and a job at the cement factory."
Tue, Dec 24, 2024December 21, 2024 15:50 IST
Three-time MP from Pali and a senior Supreme Court advocate, Chaudhary has had a fast rise up BJP ranks
Sun, Dec 22, 2024December 21, 2024 07:15 IST
The explosion occurred after the truck they were travelling in collided with an LPG tanker while it was taking a U-turn on the highway. According to officials, 14 people died and 40 vehicles were scorched in the accident.
Sat, Dec 21, 2024December 20, 2024 08:26 IST
Jaipur Fire Incident: The police said the fire broke at around 6.45 am after the chemical in the tanker spread following the blast in the vehicle on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway.
Sat, Dec 21, 2024December 13, 2024 07:00 IST
During the rescue operation, the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) had sent in a water-proof camera into the borewell. However, no movement of the boy had been detected for 36 hours before he was brought out, officials said.
Sat, Dec 14, 2024December 10, 2024 12:45 IST
Aryan got stuck on an old motor machine in the borewell on Monday. An NDRF official they are not sending food as he could slip into the water below.
Tue, Dec 10, 2024